The Space Coast Pet Podcast

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Cat Urinating Outside of the Litter Box? Learn Why and How to Fix It. Apr 28, 2017

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss one of the most common and frustrating feline diseases: feline lower urinary tract disease. This disease often is first noticed when cats start urinating in the home outside of the litter box. Listen in as our hosts discuss what causes this disease and what treatments are available to manage it. Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes a new sponsor, author of the pets meets fantasy book The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief (Volume 1), Diane Moat. Please pay her book page a visit, as it seems like a very fun and interesting read! For more content from our hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net. Wnat to participate in our show? E-mail comments or questions to be selected to be address on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Help For Dogs And Cats That Suffer Seasonal Skin Allergies Apr 04, 2017

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Veterinarian hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton discuss perhaps the most common veterinary visit this time of year: seasonal skin allergies. From varying presentations, short term therapies, long term therapies and how they contrast in terms of effectiveness, cost, and safety, this episode is a must listen for owners of dogs and cats that suffer from seasonal skin allergies. Veterinary Advice, Animal News and Views welcomes a new sponsor, author of the pets meets fantasy book The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief (Volume 1), Diane Moat. Please pay her book page a visit, as it seems like a very fun and interesting read! For more content from our hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Dog Limping On Back Leg? Think Knee First NOT Hip! Mar 23, 2017

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Hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis discuss the most common injury of the canine rear leg: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture or Tear in dogs is a common injury of the major stabilizing ligament of the knee. Injury of this ligament more often than not requires surgery to effectively treat. Our hosts delve into recognition of the injury, confirming a diagnosis, and what surgical options are available. Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen also have detailed articles on this topic at their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com.

Everything You Need To Know About Tapeworms In Dogs And Cats Feb 22, 2017

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Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger delve into the very common parasite infestation of tapeworms in dogs and cats. Our hosts discuss the different types of tapeworms that may infect dogs and cats, how to treat them, how to prevent them, and the risk they pose to people. E-mail comments are welcomed to be selected to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Parasites that Pets Can Transmit To People Jan 20, 2017

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen discuss parasites that people can catch from their pets. Our co-hosts also delve into some pet parasites that are widely believed to be contagious to people but in real life are rarely transmitted from pets to people and generally pose little risk. Send e-mail comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air by our veterinarian co-hosts to: comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Top Pet New Year Resolutions For 2017 Jan 13, 2017

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Co-hosts and practicing veterinarians kick off their first 2017 episode prioritizing their top 2017 New Year Pet Resolutions that they believe should be in the forefront of every pet owner’s mind. If you want your dogs, cats and pet friendly homes set up and well prepared for 2017, this episode is a great start in the right direction. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs at Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com, respectively.

Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen Final Thoughts & 2016 Year End Wrap Up Show Dec 31, 2016

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Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton entertain with this 2016 year end wrap up show discussing the year's most pertinent, controversial and/or outright ridiculous stories and personal experiences. Dr.'s Karen and Roger reflect on how their paths first crossed earlier this year and the circumstances that led to two veterinarians thousands of miles apart (that still have yet to meet in person) came to co-host this podcast together. Happy New Year and enjoy the show! For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their reqpective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net.

Regenerative Veterinary Medicine: Stem Cell and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Dec 23, 2016

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Co-hosts Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton interview special guest, surgical specialist Dr. Jeff Christiansen who is currently conducting a major stem cell study on behalf of a major veterinary stem cell company. Dr. Jeff also discussses another cutting edge regenerative medicine application for dogs and cats called platelet rich plasma, aka, PRP. For more information on our special guest, Dr. Jeff Christiansen, visit his surgical company's website at: http://www.superiorveterinarysurgery.com/ For more information on the currnet stem cell study, visit: http://superiorveterinarysurgery.com/patient-spotlight/stemcellstudy.html See more content from Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger at their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.net, respectively. E-mail comments or questions for consideration to be discussed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net.

Acupuncture And Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Dec 16, 2016

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A must listen! Co-hosts Dr. Karen and Dr. Roger interview special guest, certified traditional Chinese veterinary medicine practitioner, Dr. Heidi Hemmett. Our co-hosts and Dr. Hemmett discuss acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and all of its practical and beneficial applications in veterinary medicine. Dr. Heidi Hemmet owns and operates house call practice Healthy Balance Veterinary Acupuncture. For more content from Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen, visit their respective blogs Web-DVM.net and VetChick.com. E-mail comments to be addressed by our hosts on the air at comments@web-dvm.net.

Intervertebral Disc Injuries In Dogs - Alot More Than Just A Bad Back Dec 09, 2016

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Dr. Roger and Dr. Karen talk in detail about their experiences with the very common injury of spinal intervertebral disc disease in dogs. Canine intervertebral disc disease occurs when one or more cartilaginous discs in the spine herniate and cause pressure on the spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root signatures. The result is (often severe) pain and sometimes concurrent motor-neuro deficits in the rear limbs. Severe cases can result in paralysis of the rear limbs and loss of bowel and urine control. Our co-hosts discuss breed predispositions, treatment options, and share their own experiences in intervertebral disc disease case management. E-mail questions or comments to be chosen to be addressed on the air to comments@web-dvm.net. For more content from Dr. Karen Louis and Dr. Roger Welton, visit their respective blogs at VetChick.com and Web-DVM.Net.

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